by Jillian Drachman | Apr 5, 2024 | Interviews
The prolific Thomas Bergli is regarded as a legend within the extreme metal community. In 1991, Bergli converted to black metal and formed the pioneering band Tulus after witnessing Darkthrone rehearsing for A Blaze in the Northern Sky. At that point, Bergli...
by Jillian Drachman | Feb 26, 2024 | News
In an unexpected Instagram post, the Finnish record label The Sinister Initiative announced an album by the legendary Swedish black metal powerhouse Shining titled The Helsinki Tapes. This mysterious offering is bound to prove a masterpiece, given Shining’s...
by Jillian Drachman | Feb 10, 2024 | News
The Sinister Initiative has been infecting the world with many of the most brilliant and lethal musical atrocities since its rebirth in 2022. TSI was founded by Shining’s genius mastermind, Niklas Kvarforth, who brings decades of experience as a label owner....
by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 17, 2024 | News
Reformed Danish metal legends Mercyful Fate and bassist Joey Vera have mutually decided to part ways. Mercyful Fate leader and frontman King Diamond confirmed the split via social media. The statement reads: “Mercyful Fate and Joey Vera have mutually decided to...
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 15, 2023 | New Music, News, Releases, Video
Swedish depressive black metal outfit Shining, led by Niklas Kvarforth, has released their eleventh studio album, showcasing their darkest work to date. The self-titled record’s arrival was accompanied by the release of a third single, “Fidelis Ad...